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Event #1: Welcome, Adventurers
Welcome, Adventurers
LOGS | NETWORK | OOC | MEMES | NAVIGATION
A new message on everyone's smartphones says that all the Guilds are finally open for business! Instructions on how to get to each one of them are sent with the message.
Each Season has their own Guild (Winter in Frostreign, Spring in Blossomcrown, Summer in Solarpeak and Autumn in Amberfall). Originally they were formed when the world was thriving and the natives were power holders, now they serve a purpose for aiding Otherworlders.
Although there are some aesthetic differences, all of the guilds have the same basic layout, which the newcomers are given a tour of:
The main floor is for information, containing computers that are connected between all guilds. Using them brings up holographic boards which contain information on each of the segments, with a focus on their home segment. You can find out here what the weather is like in each segment, what quests are available, an explanation on how the Flower Yards work, and even a list of powers that have been discovered and how to practice them.
The second floor is a place to go for combat practice, or just practice using your powers. There are simulators here that can be used to create a space to test your skills against virtual monster opponents or against other power holders, all with safety precautions to keep anyone from being injured.
The third and final floor is meant for relaxation and provides a temporary place to nap when necessary. Those who do quests on a regular basis will receive a key that opens their own, personal room for relaxation that can be customized as much as they want. It's void pocket space that doesn't appear unless the specific key is used or the owner invites someone in from the inside.
It's also the floor where the leaders of the guild have their own private space in that's a restricted area. They have their public office there as well.
However, the power holders are expecting everyone outside, in the backyard of the Guilds...
The main event of the opening day of the guilds is a lesson on how to become more attuned with your new elemental magic. Some characters may already feel comfortable with them, but the Power Holders wish to help anyone who might still feel like they're struggling.
Behind the guilds there is big open space. A yard meant for lessons like this. Each of the power holders is own their own stage (even Sawyer, who seems rather reluctant to be there) and announces the name of the lesson: Elemental Dancing.
They explain each in their own way that dancing while focusing on their basic element is a way to start properly feeling the element. The dance can be anything, as long as their bodies are moving and they can feel their magical energy align with the element.
To demonstrate, they dance:
Olwen dances a slow dance that looks a little like ballet, with water flowing naturally around him and increasing in quantity as he goes.
Jade has a much quicker dance method, like she's dancing at a party and is surrounded by wind that sometimes helps her even jump higher.
Dawn's dance is a passionate belly dance accompanied by rings of fire around her that turns into a pink fire so she doesn't burn herself as the flames come closer to herself.
Sawyer, as reluctant as he, goes full breakdance with each of his tricks forming pillars of earth that he can use to dance even more.
Once their demonstration is over, they encourage new power holders to give it a try themselves and remind them that they can dance however they please. They also advise that the dances can be attempted with a partner, as long as they can learn to trust one another. Sometimes magic is far stronger when done together... but it may also backfire.
Anyone interested is encouraged to join their guild. The staff explains that it's very beneficial, as they would get access to the upper floors that just today were shown to them, and that nearby stores would give guild members discounts for potions and other such adventuring necessities.
Even without joining, all of the first floors services are available for everyone. That includes the questboard that is now on display, though it only shows four quests for now.
There are some necessary preparations still going on with the questboard itself, but the staff assures that later there will be more of them, with some permanent ones added to the mix that would help with making the Segments safer for those without powers to explore as well.
Why not find a friend and go out on an adventure together? The guild does recommend doing quests together with someone, rather than alone.
Well, except Sawyer of Autumn, if he's around. He will always encourage people to go on their own and claims it's an act of bravery. Oh, and make sure to check the Beastiary before heading out, once you've picked your targets!
The Quests [ Click to Expand ]
Quests
CW/TW: possible nudity, possible death
Name: Skeletal Mischief
Rewards: 100 Moon Coins per 2 Snowskeletons vanquished
Location: Winter Segment
Description: For some time Snowskeletons have bothered natives who visit the Flower Yard. Usually the only nearby place of peace has now become a nuisance to visit. Those who attempt it usually return to the city in just their underwear (if they’re lucky). A request has come for the guilds to get rid of the Snowskeletons near the Flower Yard in whatever means necessary.
OOC notes: Snowskeletons have two types: either they're snowmen made from bone or they're skeletons made of snow. Either way they're definitely not friendly and often disguise themselves among the snow to surprise their prey. They're not really out to kill anyone, but may sometimes accidentally do it. Instead they're looking to steal clothes and wear them. Basically they're notorious bandits.
CW/TW: mind altering
Name: That Very Big Tree
Rewards: 500 Moon Coins, Loot you find
Location: Spring Segment
Description: The researchers are curious about the “One Very Big Tree”. They want to know what the tree does and are asking people to take a look and report back what they find.
OOC notes: One Very Big Tree is hollow on the inside and looks like a big tree house. The higher someone climbs it the less they feel like they’re themselves. In fact, they will turn into the exact opposite of themselves. There are also dangerous Gale Squirrels living inside that use wind magic of their own to attack!
Reaching the top, however, will reward them with feathers of a mighty monstrous bird that can be used to enhance any weapon so that they fly back to the user's hand. Only one feather per character, magic stops them from taking more than one.
CW/TW: possible death, possible mind altering
Name: Treasure Ship
Rewards: 500 Moon Coins, any treasure they find
Location: Summer Segment
Description: “The abandoned ship in the Great Ocean Lake used to be a treasure ship! So why not go fetch the treasure? I’m sure it can be used to make some neat weapons or armor. I’d love to help do that, I’m an expert in using treasure for enhancements! But I’m not strong enough to go get them myself. The fastest route there is from the Airship Station!”
OOC notes: The ship is full of Octokitties that are cats with six to eight limbs. They’re territorial and won’t appreciate anyone coming to their ship for any reason and will attack viciously. They can also spit ink that includes side effects of going into a berserker mode and not caring who is an ally and who is an enemy. But the treasure is real.
CW/TW: eaten alive, death
Name: The Blue Flash
Rewards: 700 Moon Coins for finding a lost one*
Location: Autumn Segment
Description: “Help, my friend disappeared on our trip to visit the old lady of Autumn Airship Station. We walked outside to stretch our legs after our airship journey and then there was a blue flash in the corner of my eye and he was gone! Nothing at all remained and I was too scared to go look for him so I ran back inside. I’ve heard this isn’t the first time a blue flash has abducted someone!”
OOC notes: The reason for disappearances is the Angler Will-o'-the-wisps: Most will-o'-the-wisps are harmless, but there are types that act like anglerfish. They take the form of other monsters and toss a "fishing line" out of a dark bush to make it look like a normal will-o'-the-wisp was trying to get their attention. When the prey gets too close, they will attempt to devour them to get more soul energy. They have left their normal place in the forests and invaded some bushes around the Segment.
*Reward stays the same even for just figuring out the mystery behind disappearances.
Enhancing items is a magical specialty in Ellipsa. The power of words determines how your item of choice gets enchanted. If you're trying to make an armor stronger, it would be wise to use kind and encouraging words but a weapon might need violent and determined words. Enhancement include defense boosts, attack boosts, health stealing and even adding status effects. All of these effects aren't permanent, but they should last for at least a month before fading away.
The workshops around districts will offer teaching to anyone who is interested in learning the basics of basic item enhancement. For more advanced things (like learning to make the enhancements permanent) the natives suggests taking an apprenticeship in the Magical Manor of Amberfall or Tower of Potions of Coldreach. Especially with potions, as those are more advanced than what they are showing.
Of course, armor and weapons aren't the only things that can be enhanced anything is possible as long as it's a non-living thing.
A group of mischievous Imps are causing trouble. They're doing everything they can to make people angry (like dropping items on people's toes) as they try their magic. This could happen to anyone, even otherworlders testing their new magic.
Due to their mischief, a group of magical performers who were meant to enhance some animal statues to make them move around in a show ended up cursing a lot while the magic was happening. Because of that the animal statues did come to life, but they're angry and started running around, ramming into people left and right. It's especially alarming when one of the statues enhanced is a giant elephant, and some of the statues were meant to be used in a bullfighting show. Those are some very, very angry stone bulls coming at people in high speeds!
The natives don't want to break the statues, but they would like the statues to be stopped. With kind and loving words the effects of the curses will vanish and the statues will calm down and act like they were supposed to.
Of course they would appreciate catching as many Imps as possible so they could be returned back outside into the Summer Segment.
- Ask Questions here
- Smut is not allowed on the event post, so if your thread is heading that way, please move it to a private entry of your own (your own entry or a new locked post on the comms).
- Remember to content warn as necessary!
- Event starting date is March 17th, but the opening day of the guilds and the elemental dance lessons happen for a week so everyone who wants to attend them can have a chance to do so.
- NPC Power Holders can be interacted with, but it will all be handwaved. Feel free to ask questions on the questions thread if you're unsure of how the interactions would go.
- Starting in April, quests will be posted bimonthly and there will be a Quest Mingle available for people to use to thread out the quests! This format is just here because it's the first event where they're introduced.
- These particular quests are canonically open until end of month.
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[ You know, since that's the whole reason for the dance.
Nenonen gives Yuuto's hands a light squeeze and steps into his space, looking down at their feet. ]
I don't know how two people dance together though. Should we keep holding hands or make space?
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His tail's wagging slows to slow, cautious flicks as he looks at their joined hands.]
It's really about the music, I think... Like, you move with its beat? Like how calisthenics go 'one- two- three-" except it's the music telling you. [He hopes that's how their workouts went and that his explanation makes sense.] Can you hear the music?
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I can hear it, but I'm not sure what moves I'm supposed to be doing. Do you know any good moves? I'll copy you.
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No, I don’t know much… uh- Anything! I never had anyone to dance with.
[And because of that, it would be embarrassing to say that he looked into ballroom dances as a kid… Because if he ever met anyone who knew the other half, then he could slip into the role of “dance partner” in the same way that he puts on the mask of “Yuuto.” He could be wanted.
But admitting that means that Nen will know he used to practice dances by himself in an empty room!!! He’d rather seem dumb.]
I… I don’t mind figuring it out with you though… If that satisfies you..?
yes yuuto pls satisfy nen
but again WOW YUUTO, PHRASING. He's so lucky it goes over Nen;s head because they just nod like this is Super Normal ]
You're very satisfying, don't worry. Group learning increases overall efficiency and retention, so I'm sure we'll pick it up in no time.
it'll keep happening until someone tells him to stop saying it
[He gently leads Nen out towards the dancing space, at least so that they have room to practice. Despite the advice that he gave them, Yuuto is very shy about dancing. He can remember a good number of festivals where he was expressly forbidden from participating in any festivities. Especially dancing. Even if he's trying to force a meek smile onto his face, Yuuto can't mute the scolding that echoes in his memories.
His grip tightens nervously as a result.]
The winter dancing looked pretty relaxing? I was taking a peek earlier... Wanna try that style to start?
nen, describing yuuto to someone else: he likes to satisfy people
[ Good lord Yuuto, straight for hard mode huh. Nen stares at him...then looks down at his legs in disbelief. ]
Can you really move like that? I can only touch my toes with both feet on the ground.
[ forget lifting a leg above their head??? ]
He dies
[And, well…
It’s cheating for sure, but he can manipulate gravity so that Nen can move more fluidly.]
lmfadsf
That's not a bad idea... Okay, here: hold my leg.
[ If only Nen had interpreted it the way Yuuto meant. Instead, they just stick a leggy up real gud and expect him to hold onto it. ]
NEN
A lot of thoughts could pass through his mind right now. Like how did things end up this way? Why is he so quick to grab Nen’s leg? Why does he feel the need to hold them like they’re fragile? Why can’t he keep his eyes forward??
Instead there’s just a lot of brain static and dumb words he’ll regret later.]
Nice legs! You have uh real nice legs mmhmm.
YUUTO UGLY LAUGHTER
Thank you. I think they're pretty great. Now when I say so, lift it up just a liiiittle bit--I want to see how high I can go.
[ Luckily for Yuuto, Nen is wearing tights. And a knee-length skirt, so unless that leggie goes waaaaaay up he won't get shot by panties. So. There's that. ]
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[Because it would be so embarrassing to see their panties?? But he does begin to gently lift their leg to help test their limits.]
The kind of dancing for Winter looked like it was slower and more deliberate than some of the other styles. If you remove the complicated acrobatics, then it’s about controlling your body in time with the music. I bet we could do that!
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How am I doing compared to Olwen? Am I high enough?
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Redirection!
Well. Some of his reason for redirecting is to avoid saying ‘no.’ But Yuuto is sincerely concerned for Nen’s wellbeing. He moves his other arm around their waist when they start hopping and offers more support with his body and hands. In a minute, he might realize what he’s done and die of embarrassment.]
Hmmm, well. How does it feel?
[Yuuto gently moves his hand under their knee to help support them, if they want to straighten their leg.]
Can you feel uh… watery?
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Hmmm. It feels like I'm going to pull a muscle.
I don't think I'm wet yet.
[ just. just ignore how that sounds okay......... ]
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Yuuto is so focused on helping Nen that he doesn’t think twice about that word choice. He begins to lower his hand, hoping that Nen will lower their leg with him.]
That wouldn’t be good. I wonder how I can help make you feel wet. [context is key.
He still hasn’t noticed how close holding their waist brings them together. But he does search for eye contact while he thinks aloud.]
Why don’t we just practice moving to the music first? If you pul a muscle too soon then we’ll have to stop!
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That's probably a better idea... I don't know how someone would hold that pose and move at the same time.
[ dancing truly is the real endgame of human movement ]
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[Once Nen's feet are on the ground again, Yuuto can release their waist and step back...
And also realize just what he was doing. That 'step back' becomes more of a 'panicked jump back' and his tail stands up straight.]
AH! I'm so sooo sorry! That was inappropriate- I touched you- Are you okay? Should I disappear?!
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[ What is with that reaction? Do they have something on their face?
--Oh dip, are they crying?? Nen's hands fly up to their face as they feel over it. Their eyes are dry, so they check mouth. Nose. Ears. Their hands come away clean from each, which only confuses Nen more. ]
Is there something on me?
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Wait, that's it? Nenone stares at Yuuto, very much confused. ]
...No? Why would it be either of those?
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[Hm. Maybe he should shut up sometimes.
Yuuto isn’t sure how to explain it further without either making it real weird (er,) embarrassing himself (more,) or both. Soooo he drops it. Good boy.]
My apologies. Perhaps this is another case of me being raised differently… [Big sigh!
Then offering his hand again.] I got us distracted. Wanna try just… swaying to the music for now? We can add the more complicated stuff bit by bit?
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[ Nen doesn't understand the phobia of germs and physical contact with other people, but they can at least respect it. They wouldn't like it if someone did something they didn't like either.
he called nen attractive...weh....]no subject
Yuuto shakes his head.]
I-I don’t mind… Touching you…
[what if he made it weirder…???]
I don’t dislike it, if you don’t.
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[ Nen holds out a hand for him to take if he's willing, shoulders lax and expression...not a smile, exactly, but as close as Nen gets to one. ]
Don't worry so much. Let's do a magic dance.